ultracentrifugal
Syllables
ul-tra-cen-tri-fu-gal
Pronunciation
/ˌʌltrəˈsentrɪfjuːɡəl/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ultra- + centri- + -fugal
The word 'ultracentrifugal' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'ultra-', the root 'centri-', and the suffixes '-fugal' and '-al'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-based rules, with consonant clusters maintained within syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Relating to or involving extremely high centrifugal force.
“Ultracentrifugal separation is used to isolate nanoparticles.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tri'). The first and fifth syllables are unstressed, while the fourth syllable receives secondary stress.
Syllables
ul — Open syllable, vowel followed by liquid consonant.. tra — Open syllable, vowel following consonant cluster.. cen — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant.. tri — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. fu — Open syllable, vowel following fricative consonant.. gal — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.
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Vowel-Coda Rule
Syllables generally end with a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable.
Onset Rule
Syllables begin with a consonant or consonant cluster.
- The word's length and complex morphology present challenges.
- Vowel clusters require careful application of syllabification rules.
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